MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement announcing the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee’s vote to endorse Dr. Jill Underly for reelection as Superintendent of Public Instruction:

“A lifelong educator, Dr. Jill Underly is a steadfast advocate for Wisconsin’s students, educators, and school communities. From fighting to give rural school districts a seat at the table, to expanding mental health services in schools, to ensuring every school, teacher, and student has the resources they need to succeed, Dr. Underly is the proven leader we need championing our kids in the Department of Public Instruction. At every step, Dr. Underly has had the backs of our kids, standing up to attacks on public education, libraries and LGBTQ+ youth, and ensuring that partisan attempts to divide Wisconsin do not undermine our state’s fundamental and uniting commitment to great public schools, available to all. In this fight, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is proud to endorse Dr. Jill Underly for a second term as Superintendent of Public Instruction.”